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We'll help you plan your best summer yet with our annual roundup of can't miss events! Plus we've got a Face the Music interview with vocal powerhouse Josh Groban who is performing in Portland on 6/24. And as always, we'll help you have a terrific weekend with our hand-picked selection of events. Have fun out there!

Plus Doubting Gravity celebrates the release of their new album with help from Joe Gallant and The Transit at Empire, The Blues Prophets light up the stage of One Longfellow Square, Badfish returns to the State Theatre, Red Sky Mary rocks at The Kerrymen Pub, and a much more for your finally Friday! Read on

There's a ton of local shopping to check out this weekend starting tonight! So be sure you get out on First Friday and visit your favorite local vendors. Here's some highlights for the weekend ahead. Read on

We are mere days away from welcoming a new year. I'm not one to make New Year's resolutions, so I thought I'd share 13 things that I am looking forward to in 2013. Whether it's an exciting exhibition, artists I admire, or discovering something completely different, here's what I'll be marking on my calendar. Read on

There are so many good shopping events going on this weekend that frankly, I'm overwhelmed. I've created my own plan of attack and thought I'd share it with you so you don't miss out on any good holiday happenings this weekend. So strap on your shopping shoes and join me. Read on

Sweet flippin’ flapjacks, it is finally Friday! (Still working on that catch phrase. I know it’s pretty awesome.) It’s also First Friday around Portland so there’s lots to do! I’ve gotta say I’ve not been this excited for a Friday in a long time and thankfully tonight lives up to the hype, so let’s check it out! Read on